Industry News

Complete Guide to Glass Fabrication Equipment (2026 Buyer’s Guide)

Choosing the right glass fabrication equipment is one of the most important decisions for any fabricator, manufacturer, or production manager. Whether you’re scaling operations or upgrading your facility, understanding the full range of glass fabrication machines, from cutting systems to polishing equipment and tempering furnaces, is essential for improving efficiency, product quality, and profitability.

In this guide, we’ll break down the key types of industrial glass equipment, explain how they fit into the fabrication process, and help you determine which machines are best suited for your operation.

Salem Fabrication Supplies Welcomes Robert Guerin as Regional Account Manager for Pacific Northwest and Western Canada

Salem Fabrication Supplies, a division of Salem Fabrication Technologies Group, Inc. (SFTG), announced the hiring of Robert Guerin as Regional Account Manager for the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada.

Salem Fabrication Supplies Welcomes Adam Rogutich as Product Development Manager

Salem Fabrication Supplies, a division of Salem Fabrication Technologies Group, Inc. (SFTG), is pleased to announce the addition of  Adam Rogutich as Product Development Manager.  In this role, Rogutich will support the company’s continued focus on innovation, application-driven solutions, and alignment with evolving customer needs across the glass fabrication industry.

Salem Fabrication Supplies Welcomes Jeremy Williams as Regional Account Manager for South Central U.S.

Salem Fabrication Supplies, a division of Salem Fabrication Technologies Group, Inc. (SFTG), is pleased to announce the addition of Jeremy Williams as Regional Account Manager for the South Central United States, covering Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

Automation in Glass Fabrication: How Technology Is Changing Jobs—Not Eliminating Them

Across the glass fabrication industry, automation and robotics are becoming a more visible part of the production floor. From automated edging and CNC handling to AI-enabled robotics and intelligent material movement, the pace of change is real and so are the questions it raises about jobs.

How Salem’s Finishing & Advanced Surfacing Solutions Improve Optical and Photometric Performance

Improve light transmission and sensor accuracy through precision finishing. Explore how Salem’s cerium polishing, edge deletion, and automated surfacing solutions eliminate micro-defects in high-performance glass and ceramic manufacturing.

Organizational Announcement – Scott Poland

Salem Fabrication Technologies Group (SFTG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Poland to Vice President of Technical Operations for HHH Equipment Resources, a division of Salem Fabrication Technologies Group.

The Right Wheel for the Job: Salem's 2025 Guide to Glass Polishing and Finishing Tools

In the world of glass fabrication, the quality of your finish depends on far more than the operator or machine alone.